Montrose teacher arrested for ‘sexual communications’ with a student

MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — A Montrose teacher was arrested Friday following an investigation into alleged inappropriate activities between her and a student.

On Dec. 31, Montrose Police Department officers received a report from a student’s father of ongoing, inappropriate communications between a teacher and a student at Colorado West Christian School.

Lisa Thyre, 44 years old, was arrested and booked into Montrose County Jail on the following charges:

• Unlawful electronic sexual communications (persuade to meet).

• Unlawful sexual communications (expose or touch).

• Conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence.

• Tampering with physical evidence.

Thyre’s bond was set at $10,000.

Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident to determine whether there are more witnesses. Montrose PD encourages anyone with further information to reach out to them at 970-252-5200 or call WestCo Dispatch at 970-249-9110.

Anyone who has been a victim of inappropriate sexual behavior or contact should report the incident to local law enforcement as soon as possible by calling WestCo Dispatch at 970-249-9110, or 911.

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